5 Spring Festivals To See In NYC

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Spring is upon us, and as usual, New York City will have a variety of exciting celebrations of art, culture, coffee and more. There’s no reason for any spring breakers in New York to be void of fun things to do with these unique NYC spring festivals coming up.

New York City is incredible, because on any given day, you can find a celebration of art or creativity that is positively world class. The Queens World Film Festival is one of the best examples this spring, screening bold international films at the Museum of the Moving Image.

Every year, The Affordable Art Fair brings work from over 80 galleries from around the world to exhibit an array of contemporary paintings, sculptures, and various works of art in Chelsea. Set in the sprawling Metropolitan Pavilion, it’s a fascinating event for buyers and spectators, with all art priced between $100 and $10,000.

In the age where cold brews and espressos reign supreme, there’s unprecedented opportunity to try new beans and discover new flavors. CoffeeCon is the place to explore, with exhibits, classes and tastings for two full days.

Spread throughout Lower Manhattan, this fantastic arts festival features over a month of plays, films, music, and poetry that celebrate diversity, and showcase a diverse range of artists. The variety of mediums and long-running nature of this festival makes it one of spring’s most anticipated events in New York City.

Annually screening some of the most critically-acclaimed independent feature-length films, shorts, and documentaries in the world, the Robert de Niro-helmed event is a cultural touchstone for the Tribeca community and film world at large. Begun in the wake of 9/11 as a way to bring the downtown neighborhood back together, it’s become one of the city’s premier annual events.

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Duane Street Hotel, Tribeca

The Duane Street Hotel is located in the heart of Tribeca, a contemporary NYC neighborhood known for its understated luxury and well-heeled residents. An enclave for artists in the 1960s and 70s, Tribeca has maintained its creative roots, even as it has blossomed as one of the most coveted zip codes in New York. The cast-iron buildings hold gems around every corner—wander the streets and you’ll soon stumble upon a quiet bar, a pop-up clothing boutique, a Michelin restaurant, or an independent art gallery. A longer stroll will take you into the surrounding neighborhoods of Lower Manhattan: discover SoHo’s bustling shops, West Village with its tight corners and hidden bars, Little Italy’s delicious cannolis, and Chinatown’s dumplings and endless street vendors. Go ahead and indulge all your senses—whether it’s food, fashion, film, or fun, Tribeca truly satisfies the urban soul.